Signature Aviation Spring 2025

SNOW POLO ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND

There are few moments in private aviation more fraught than an approach to Samedan Airport. Because it sits 5,600 ft above sea level between towering mountains, 10% of scheduled fl ights are diverted. High up in the European Alps, weather changes quickly. Pilots have multiple backup airports arranged even on a clear day, all several hours’ drive from the intended destination of St Moritz. But, on a good day, Flexjet’s Embraer Praetor 600s land without so much as a bump, and you can be checked into your hotel within minutes of landing. From here, you’ll be whisked down to the frozen Lake St Moritz to take your seat at the Snow Polo World Cup. Flexjet is one of the title sponsors of the event, the only polo tournament in the world played on ice. The partnership is not so much a branding exercise as a way to grant its fractional owners VIP access to one of the world’s most exclusive sporting events. Flexjet organizes access to the best hotels, restaurants and the weekend’s illustrious events. For the more adventurous, Flexjet o ff ersapolo clinic before the professionals take to the ice. Led by former professional Malcolm Borwick (who counts Prince William and Prince Harry among his alumni), the clinic reveals just how di ffi cult a skill the sport of kings (and princes, apparently) is. Suitably humbled, Flexjet owners can take respite in the VIP area, where fi ne food and champagne fl ow continuously throughout the weekend. By Alex Martin Available to Flexjet members only, price on request. Contact fl exjetdirect@ fl exjet.com, +1 866 309 2214, fl exjet.com

Photos Nathan Gallagher, Reinhardt & Sommer